146 Pubs and Bars found in or around Theatre Royal Drury Lane London

Located slap bang in the middle of town, the Roundhouse manages to serve a decent pint in the midst of the madness that is Covent Garden without leaving you feeling like it's the End of Days. For those of us not members of the...

Let's face it, you don't go to Wetherspoon pubs for the atmosphere. You might be drawn by the lack of music, the high chance of getting a seat or most importantly the cheap food and booze. And if you're after any of these,...

It looks OK from the outside, a traditional pub (the Swan we seem to recall) that's been fitted out with stuff from the Irish theme pub parts bin. If you stay in there for more than a few minutes you'll realise just how fake it...

The refurb a few years ago breathed new life into this one - nicely redesigned by the landlord's sister. We were unsure about it to begin with, but the management has stayed stable and kept standards up. Run by a family team,...

Given it was deserted during a weekend visit earlier in the year, it's no real surprise that this one shut up shop in June. We'll keep an eye on it, but we'll be surprised if its next incarnation is as a pub.

This pub is quiet enough, considering its location. It does get busy later in the evening, but not bad early on. They do food in the bar and in the first floor restaurant which can also be hired as a function room. The beer is...

The Old Crown is a dark and serious looking bar, situated away from the throng of Soho and Covent Garden. Outside lacks an obvious name, save for a wrought-iron crown and a small '33', presumably to help the postman, but we...

This pub is one that most shoppers and tourists in London will have spotted, being a distinctive, handsome, late Victorian pub, in the busy area, just to the north of theatre land and on many a bus route, and it hasn't changed...

The Crown is one of life's mysteries. For decades it's been a solid, dependable little pub, set in a prime location at the junction of the seven roads that meet at Seven Dials. Reliably knocking out decent ale and friendly...

Sadly, no longer ensconced in a portakabin on top of Temple Station - the management and beer have moved nearby to a pub called <a href="http://fancyapint.com/pubs/pub607.html">The Southerner</a>. You can...

We've known this pub for years, and have always had a bit of a soft spot for it after many an afternoon or evening spent here. Still enjoying the benefits of a refit a couple of years back, The Marquis has a smart feel, its...

Usually overcrowded, the ground floor bar in this pub is rarely worth the effort in our opinion, unless you like sharp elbows or are looking for a fight. But the first floor room is a welcome and surprising exception and worth...

The Salisbury is an ornate, well preserved gin palace, built at the height of Victorian extravagance. The interior is a wonder of etched glass, mirrors and mahogany. Coupled with some charming ornate art nouveau light fittings,...

Small pub frequented by those who know the shortcut that misses out the corner where Holborn station is. Amazingly it's been refurbished relatively recently but the designers have eschewed the tired "battered furniture and...

The main function of the Porcupine seems to be a default destination for those who aren't sure where to go in the West End. So be prepared to mix with tourists drinking half a lager and weekenders using the pub as a pre-club...

With a preponderance of standy-uppy stripped pine bars and corporate pseudo olde-worlde places nearby, Retro Bar stands out by being just a little bit different. Tucked down a little alleyway, it's certainly more Camden than...

Any tourist who dares wander just off the main stomping ground of Trafalgar Square will be very lucky indeed to find themselves pondering the choice of beers tantalising them in this small, handsome boozer. The walls are...

Closed for most of 2007 for a big restoration job, the Princess Louise is once again one of London's destination pubs. The classic Victorian interior is still gloriously intact; indeed, it's come back with extra period...